What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They enable us and third parties to recognize your device, remember preferences, and collect information about how you use our site.
Cookie categories and legal basis (Mexico)
- Strictly necessary: essential for the operation of the site (session management, security). These do not require consent.
- Preferences / Functional: remember choices such as language or display settings. Basis: consent or legitimate interest depending on impact.
- Analytics / Performance: aggregate usage data to improve the site (e.g., Google Analytics). Basis: consent for users in Mexico when required by law.
- Advertising / Marketing: cookies used to deliver targeted advertising and measure campaign effectiveness. Basis: explicit consent.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for the purposes described above. The table below shows common examples (providers and retention periods may vary):
| Category | Example | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | session_id | Maintain user session and security | Session |
| Analytics | _ga (Google Analytics) | Collect aggregated visit statistics | 2 years (example) |
| Functional | locale | Remember language preference | 1 year |
| Advertising | fr_ads | Deliver personalized ads | 6–24 months |
Third-party cookies and processors
We may allow third parties to set cookies on our site for analytics, payment, forms, or advertising. These providers act as separate controllers or processors (e.g., Google, form providers, social networks). Please consult their privacy pages for details and opt-out options.
Consent and how to opt-out
Where required by Mexican law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can withdraw or change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Using the cookie controls (if present) on the site;
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies (see browser links below); or
- Using opt-out mechanisms provided by third parties (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out add-on).
Browser cookie settings
Data transfers and retention
We aim to process and store data in Mexico when feasible. If personal data is transferred outside Mexico (for example to cloud providers), we will ensure appropriate contractual safeguards. Retention periods vary by cookie and provider; see the examples above.
Contact and changes
If you have questions about our Cookies Policy or wish to exercise rights related to cookies, contact us at info@ecn-apps.com. We may update this policy and will post the effective date on this page.